Telling our stories
What better way to remember Women’s History Month than by digging into the lives of women leaders in the early church? Nijay Gupta’s expertise shines through on the podcast this week as we explore the riches of his new book Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. The book launches next week — preorder your copy today with an IVP discount!
“Scripture and the gospel — they're so much bigger than the categories we use….I want people to open their hearts and minds to what God is saying — not just what they ‘think’ that God is saying.”
Where do you turn when you feel spiritually stuck? If you’re in a tough spot, let us recommend this series of short (less than five minutes each!) video devotionals with spiritual director Carrie Bare, published in June 2020. Life has changed since then, but the spiritual truths Carrie reminds us of stand true yesterday, today, and forever. (If you prefer a written text to a video, we have that too.)
“God offers, always and daily, God’s lovingkindness and tender mercy that is new every morning. God gives help, God supports, God reaches out to us. And when we receive his unfailing love and his support, as the psalmist says, his consolation brings joy. ”
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Join us for a conversation with Gordon T. Smith! Even if you haven’t participated in our book club on Your Calling Here and Now, we hope you’ll join us for a live discussion with the author himself on March 15. Register here.
Women’s History Month sale at IVP. As part of their Women’s History Month celebration, IVP is offering 30% off select books by women authors. If you check out the list, you’ll find a number of authors who have been featured previously on podcasts (like this one and this one and this one) or in written articles (like this one and this one and this one). So dive into some good books — free US shipping is included!
Four More Things We Loved This Week
“The issue of women’s rights is now mainstream, where for many years it was marginalised.” This article reflects on the ways International Women’s Day (observed this week on March 8) has built momentum in the fight for justice and equality.
“Creator of all things, help me affirm dignity to the parts of myself that have at times felt stripped of it.” Aundi Kolber shares a Thomas-Keating-inspired prayer from her forthcoming book. (Watch for our podcast episode with her in the next few weeks!)
“We feel we’re on the Titanic.” The number of students majoring in the humanities is dwindling at an alarming rate.
The germiest place in your kitchen might come as a surprise. (But not a tough fix.)